Could I be any later to the party?
Three years after the surprising and spellbinding adventure that was Guardians of the Galaxy, director James Gun and his colorful, ragtag cast of characters known as the Guardians of the Galaxy have returned for even more space hijinks and an incredibly more dramatic, personal tale of family. For those who have any doubts, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is definitely worth your time. It's a visual and visceral spectacle, with a compelling (albeit somewhat smaller) story to boot.
Just a short time after the Guardians have finished yet another bounty, due to the rapscallion nature of their ranks, they find themselves in trouble with an all-powerful civilization known as the Sovereign. In the midst of this trouble, Peter Quill's long-lost godlike father, Ego, comes to the rescue and picks up the Guardians in the hopes of passing onto Peter all of his knowledge. With him joins the simpleton newcomer Mantis, a being capable of great empathy. And on the other side of the galaxy, Yondu has to wrestle with his conscience of nobility and notoriety as the famous space pirate. There's a number of interesting moving pieces in this film, and while there are about 2 or 3 sub-plots to accompany the main story, one doesn't feel like they can't follow. Director James Gunn does an admirable job balancing these stories, as well as helping the established characters evolve. Where we had time to grow with Peter, Drax, and Rocket as individuals, there is a small, somewhat insignificant growth between the relationship of Gamora and her sister, Nebula. In all honestly, having Nebula in the movie, while a fun spectacle, isn't meaty enough to feel meaningful in any deep way. That being said, these characters are all still enjoyable to see return.
And on the note of onscreen visuals, this film is quite a sight. Where the previous Guardians of the Galaxy felt like somewhat traditional sci-fi fare, what this film treats us to is a colorful acid trip, filled with the delight of a 64-pack of Crayola crayons. The film's budget ranged somewhere around the 200 million USD range, and you can see every penny put on-screen. Fantastic space battles, extraordinary planets and landscapes, and spectacular creatures of a diverse range of sizes and shapes. I can't highlight enough how visually captivating this movie is, which is good, because after Doctor Strange, Marvel Studios had set themselves quite a high standard in terms of their special effects.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is not without it's flaws, such as sometimes sporadic focus and a lack of equal, meaningful attention on all of the Guardian characters. But, as with every Marvel movie that has come out since Iron Man, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more enjoyable time at the theaters.
Just a short time after the Guardians have finished yet another bounty, due to the rapscallion nature of their ranks, they find themselves in trouble with an all-powerful civilization known as the Sovereign. In the midst of this trouble, Peter Quill's long-lost godlike father, Ego, comes to the rescue and picks up the Guardians in the hopes of passing onto Peter all of his knowledge. With him joins the simpleton newcomer Mantis, a being capable of great empathy. And on the other side of the galaxy, Yondu has to wrestle with his conscience of nobility and notoriety as the famous space pirate. There's a number of interesting moving pieces in this film, and while there are about 2 or 3 sub-plots to accompany the main story, one doesn't feel like they can't follow. Director James Gunn does an admirable job balancing these stories, as well as helping the established characters evolve. Where we had time to grow with Peter, Drax, and Rocket as individuals, there is a small, somewhat insignificant growth between the relationship of Gamora and her sister, Nebula. In all honestly, having Nebula in the movie, while a fun spectacle, isn't meaty enough to feel meaningful in any deep way. That being said, these characters are all still enjoyable to see return.
And on the note of onscreen visuals, this film is quite a sight. Where the previous Guardians of the Galaxy felt like somewhat traditional sci-fi fare, what this film treats us to is a colorful acid trip, filled with the delight of a 64-pack of Crayola crayons. The film's budget ranged somewhere around the 200 million USD range, and you can see every penny put on-screen. Fantastic space battles, extraordinary planets and landscapes, and spectacular creatures of a diverse range of sizes and shapes. I can't highlight enough how visually captivating this movie is, which is good, because after Doctor Strange, Marvel Studios had set themselves quite a high standard in terms of their special effects.Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is not without it's flaws, such as sometimes sporadic focus and a lack of equal, meaningful attention on all of the Guardian characters. But, as with every Marvel movie that has come out since Iron Man, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more enjoyable time at the theaters.
Rating: 8.5/10
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